Australia has many visa categories, and each one can require a different document set. This checklist covers the most common translation needs.

Skilled migration visas (189 / 190 / 491)

  • academic certificates (bachelor's, master's, doctorate)
  • degree certificates
  • full academic transcripts
  • skills assessment documents
  • employment reference letters with job title, salary, and employment dates
  • police clearance certificates
  • birth certificates
  • marriage or divorce certificates, if applicable
  • household registration booklets

Note: Skilled migration applications usually have the highest expectations for completeness. Missing translations can affect scoring or document review.

Partner visas (820 / 801)

  • marriage certificates
  • birth certificates
  • household registration booklets
  • police clearance certificates
  • divorce certificates or death certificates from a previous spouse, if applicable
  • relationship evidence translations, such as joint accounts or cohabitation evidence

Note: Relationship evidence must communicate both parties' details clearly and formally.

Student visas (500)

  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
  • academic certificates
  • transcripts
  • birth certificates
  • household registration booklets
  • parents' income evidence, if applicable
  • bank balance evidence, if applicable

Parent migration visas (103 / 143 / 804)

  • birth certificates
  • marriage certificates
  • full household registration booklets
  • police clearance certificates
  • medical reports
  • financial sponsorship documents

Note: Parent migration cases often involve the whole family, so names and addresses need to be handled consistently across a large document set.

Work visas (482 / 186)

  • academic certificates
  • employment reference letters
  • occupational qualification certificates
  • police clearance certificates
  • birth certificates
  • marriage certificates, if family members are included

New Zealand visas

New Zealand visa translation requirements are similar to Australia's, and NAATI-certified translations are commonly accepted. In practice, the document types usually mirror the visa categories above.

Quick reminder: This is a practical checklist, not a replacement for the official visa checklist. Confirm the latest requirements first, then have the full set translated consistently.

UniLingua Translation supports all of the visa categories listed above.